Applied Physicist - Future Superconducting Detector Magnets

Applied Physicist - Future Superconducting Detector Magnets

CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research

Geneva, Switzerland

What you'll do

This project focuses on the conceptual designs and conductor studies for large superconducting detector magnets planned for the Future Circular Collider (FCC-ee) at CERN, the proposed successor to the Large Hadron Collider.

The work involves designing large superconducting solenoids that generate strong magnetic fields to help identify and measure particles produced in electron-positron collisions.

Responsibilities include analytical and finite-element studies of magnet windings, including thermal behavior, cryogenic cooling, and mechanical performance.

The role also includes supporting conductor R&D through studies and prototyping of low- and high-temperature superconductors. Additional tasks involve manufacturing, testing and characterising conductor samples for their superconducting, thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties.

Your responsibilities

• Conduct conceptual and finite-element studies of superconducting detector magnets, including cold mass geometry, thermal behaviour, cryogenic cooling, and mechanical performance.
• Support the design and optimisation of superconducting magnet systems for future particle detector applications.
• Participate in conductor R&D activities involving both low-temperature and high-temperature superconductors.
• Assist with conductor prototyping, demonstrator manufacturing, and experimental testing campaigns.
• Characterise conductor samples by evaluating their superconducting, thermal, electrical, and mechanical properties.
• This role includes team supervision responsibilities.

Your profile

• Background in superconductivity and superconducting technologies.
• Experience with superconducting magnet design and superconductor studies.
• Knowledge of materials science and characterisation techniques.
• Familiarity with experimental physics and cryogenic systems.
• Experience with analytical and finite-element analysis methods.
• Your studies focused on Applied Physics.

Your skills

• Finite element analysis skills using commercial software such as Ansys and COMSOL.
• Capability to conduct experimental superconductivity campaigns, including cryogenic handling, operation of superconducting magnets, preparation of experimental setups, and execution of measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of superconducting conductor technologies, including mechanical properties and microstructural/morphological characterisation.
• Effective collaboration in multidisciplinary team environments.